Guest Engagement, Activities, and Dining

SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS INC•Sarasota, FL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Senior Friendship Centers is seeking a compassionate and organized Adult Day Services Nutrition Coordinator to join their growing team. This part-time role (25 hours/week) involves assisting and engaging with older adults in their Adult Day Care programs, providing them with nutritious meals and a welcoming environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping people, serving with a smile, and creating a positive space for seniors, particularly those living with dementia or other age-related frailties. The position is Monday-Friday with five-hour shifts, offering a meaningful work experience with great part-time benefits.

Requirements

Ensure all food safety and compliance standards are always followed.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to the needs of the organization.
Ability to interact professionally with all staff, clients, volunteers, and community partners.
Ability to be caring and compassionate without developing emotional involvement.
Must be friendly, flexible, able to handle challenges, and able to work with limited supervision.
High School Diploma/GED or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, ability, and skills to perform the essential functions of the job.
Experience working with elders with cognitive and physical impairments.
Must have experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other computer software, or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s systems.
Basic computer skills are required for administrative tasks.
Prolonged periods sitting, walking, and standing.
Must be able to lift 20 pounds.
Must be able to navigate various departments of a physical location.
Must be able to assist potentially frail seniors in wheelchairs or using assistive devices.
Occasional travel to other ADS program locations to assist with program duties and training may be requested.
Travel within the several counties in which Senior Friendship Centers Inc. operates may be required as frequently as needed to support operations, fundraising, and outreach.
Must have reliable transportation.
A valid driver’s license and proof of insurance are required for all work-related travel.
Satisfactory clearance of a fingerprint-based level II background screening, tuberculosis screen, and pre-employment substance abuse testing is required.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience presenting social, recreational, and educational programs to adults is desirable.
Certification in CPR and First Aid is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the daily operations of Adult Day Services’ Nutrition Dining Site.
Assist with the daily functions and activities of the Adult Day Services (ADS) Program as needed.
Actively participate in ADS Program activities as requested.
Engage participants with conversation, support, a nutritious meal, and ADS Program Activities.
Receive food as delivered to the site, check temperatures, and arrange for substitute service when necessary.
Responsible for the set-up, clean up, and sanitation of the kitchen and dining area.
Contribute to creating and maintaining a clean, orderly, bright, and welcoming environment.
Record daily temperatures of the refrigerator and freezer.
Ensure program functions remain compliant with Area Agency on Aging, Department of Elder Affairs, and county regulations and policies.
Assist with administrative records and tasks for the Nutrition and ADS Programs.
Communicate in a positive, courteous, and professional manner with clients and their families, co-workers, referral agencies, and the community at large.
Communicate and document participant-specific observations, interests, and needs.
Report any incident of abuse or neglect as mandated by state guidelines.
Comply with HIPAA regulations and OSHA laws and safety guidelines.
Attend staff meetings, training, and seminars as required.
Participate in fundraising and outreach activities to promote the organization’s mission.
Comply with all Senior Friendship Centers personnel policies.
Protect the safety and health of staff, volunteers, participants, and others by observing and following the organization’s safety and incident policies.